This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. On a recent first day of class for the Art of Cake ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk ...

But royal icing has always seemed a royal pain — and intimidating. I tried it once years ago and didn’t like the recipe or the flavor, although the decorating part turned out OK. Then there’s the idea ...

While royal icing does dry quickly, it’s important to let your cookies fully dry before packing them up. Icing that’s not fully set can crack and chip, while dried icing is sturdy and can withstand ...

Tulsa bakery All Things Cake may have “cake” in its name, but in December, it’s all about cookies. Owner Janette Stenstrom opened the business 15 years ago. “It was just a hobby and a passion at the ...